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I just bought a 99 42' with HP500's, Bravo I's turning a 26p Bravo I prop. The boat barely runs 70mph on GPS. Does this sound reasonable?

I am look for what types of speeds others are seeing and what motor\drive combinations they are using.

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Here is the chart from the fountain web site...

http://www.fountainpower.com/Product...ance_sport.htm

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My 99 42 went 83 with 31 hydromotives. But you better get some XR's because those bravo's wont last long. I had 500 efi's

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congradulation on your new boat, i hope your as happy with your as i have been with mine a 98 42 with 500's side by side. i see 78 every day regardless of fuel load and people. and will see 80-82 with low fuel and cool weather. im sure that your boat did not come with the 26,s i run a bravoI 28 labbed at 5100-5200 and in cool weather im at the limiter 5350.

Go Big what rpm were you turning at that speed what was your drive settings?

later

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It turns 5200 to 5300 depending on the trim. Trim at the 3 to 4 range seems to work the best. I thought it was a little shy on the top end. It comes out of the hole like a bat outa hell. I pulled a ski racer last weekend and almost pulled his arms off getting up.

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80's with T-500's is a nice punch with that 42'er for the investment. Looks like more are coing out staggered.

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Thanks for the input. I'm going to do some prop changes this weekend and see what I can come up with.

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Ok, Not to bad of a weekend but I think there is more. I put a set of Mirage 28p and and gained about 5 mph. With a full load and full tanks it ran 73mph at just under 5100rpm. I imagine with less people and fuel I should see 78. I still think I'm a little short of 80-82. I'll keep looking.

Thanks for the great input.

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ask Houston prop there advise....Very Knowledgeable..

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I just ordered some Lab Finished Bravo 1's 28p. They will be in by this weekend so I'll give everyone an up date as to the outcome.